Aviation Traders ATL.98 Carvair

Cargo Freighter

Aviation Traders ATL.98 Carvair BAF © Michael Gilland
Photo ©: Michael Gilland
The Aviation Traders ATL.98 Carvair is a four-engine cargo freighter aircraft produced by the British manufacturer Aviation Traders Limited. The ATL.98 is a special freighter for the transportation of 5 cars and up to 25 passengers.
The ATL.98 is a conversion of Douglas DC-4 airliner.
Crew2
Propulsion4 Radial Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-2000-7M2 Twin Wasp
Engine Power (each)1081 kW1450 hp
Speed402 km/h217 kts
  250 mph
Service Ceiling5.700 m18.700 ft
Range3.704 km2.000 NM
2.302 mi.
Empty Weight18.999 kg41.885 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight33.475 kg73.800 lbs
Wing Span35,81 m117 ft 6 in
Wing Area135,8 m²1462 ft²
Length31,27 m102 ft 7 in
Height9,09 m29 ft 10 in
First Flight21.06.1961
Production Statusout of production
Total Production21
Developed fromDouglas DC-4
ICAO CodeCARV
Data for (Version)Aviation Traders ATL.98